Laboratory and Field Experiments Flashcards
1
Q
What are confounding variables?
A
Variables that have not been controlled in a study and therefore affect the results
2
Q
What are the strengths of a laboratory experiment?
A
Replicable and therefore reliable
Internal validity
Objectivity (results)
3
Q
What are the weaknesses of a laboratory experiment?
A
Low task validity
Poor ecological validity
Demand characteristics
4
Q
What are the strengths of a field experiment?
A
Replicable and therefore reliable
Good ecological validity
Objectivity (results)
5
Q
What are the weaknesses of a field experiment?
A
Confounding variables
Ethical issues
Cannot replicate environment exactly
